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Shetland wool

noun
  1. the fine wool undercoat pulled by hand from Shetland sheep.
  2. thin, loosely twisted wool yarn for knitting or weaving.

Origin of Shetland wool

First recorded in 1780–90
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British Dictionary definitions for shetland wool

Shetland wool

noun
  1. a fine loosely twisted wool yarn spun from the fleece of Shetland sheep and used esp for sweaters
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